Wednesday, October 21, 2009

Check out Aimee from the blog "The Reality of Anxiety" as she makes her online TV debut. Aimee shares her experiences with social anxiety disorder, the symptoms and what's helped her to this point. Way to go Aimee!

Friday, October 16, 2009

"The Three Principles*"

"Can I down what I have learned over the last 30 years into three basic strategies to address anxiety? That was my assignment recently, and here, briefly, is what I came up with. I’ll write this as though I am talking directly to those who struggle with their form of anxiety."

"#1. Focus solely on a new frame of reference, not on techniques.

#2. Create an offensive strategy—seek to be clumsy, awkward, uncomfortable, and uncertain.

#3. Believe you can cope with failure."

Click here to finish reading Dr. Wilson's fantastic article as he delves into each of the three principles & consider signing up for his mailing list at the bottom of the page. Enjoy & let me know what you think!

And -- here's Dr. Wilson's workshop schedule, including weekend treatment groups coming up in November for clients & some great trainings for anxiety professionals.

Saturday, October 3, 2009

If you haven't been on Dave Carbonell's site recently, head on over and check out the new look! His newsletter is fantastic, as well, and I encourage you to sign up and enjoy the information and inspiration. Here's the email I just received from his website:

"You may recall that I suspended publication of my Anxiety Coach® newsletter this summer in order to upgrade the website. I'm now ready to resume publishing the newsletter. If you want to receive it, please visit the site at http://www.anxietycoach.com/newsletter.html and sign up again.Please do this now, so you don't miss any issues. If you don't want to receive the newsletter any longer, just discard this e-mail and you will no longer be on the list.I also want to invite you to stop by the new website, at www.anxietycoach.com <http://www.anxietycoach.com> . There is a lot of new material, including more articles about panic and worry.Feedback about the site, suggestions for articles, and reporting typos are always welcome!Best,Dave Carbonell, Ph.D.www.anxietycoach.com <http://www.anxietycoach.com>A self help guide for recovery from fears and phobias"http://www.youtube.com/davecarbonellMy anxiety self-help videos on YouTube

“You gain strength, courage, and confidence by every experience by which you really stop to look fear in the face." - Eleanor Roosevelt

My name is Kristin, I'm the mama to three children and have been married to "the boy next door" for almost 18 years. I am busy raising kids and volunteering in the community, but have a graduate degree in social work, used to attend births as a doula and taught child birth classes.
I hope you find something in the blog that provides useful information and helps you feel less alone in your own experience with anxiety.
You can contact me at theanxietygirl@gmail.com